Sina Corporation
SINA Corp is organized for the promotion of social welfare within the meaning of IRS Code Sec 501c4 in order to promote the common good and general welfare of the Hartford, CT community, and for charitable and educational purposes, including the furtherance of the charitable and educational purposes of its members.
Sina Corporation at a glance
In short: Sina Corporation gave $727K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $727K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $726,750
- +13.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $726,750
- +13.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $726,750
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Sina Corporation
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Sina Corporation
Barbara Sneed Community & Education Scholarship
Sina Corporation
Amount
$2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Ivan A. Backer Scholarship
Sina Corporation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Kelly Styles STEM Scholarship
Sina Corporation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Sina Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Southside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance Inc ($727K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $641K (2020) to $727K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $727K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance Inc Hartford, CT | Fund Operations | $726,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $726,750 | $726,800 | $726,750 | 1 |
| 2020 | $7,840 | $641,258 | $641,358 | $641,258 | 1 |
About Sina Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Sina Corporation is a public charity, based in Hartford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $727K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sina Corporation is led by Jane Baird, Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Jane Baird
Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abigail Fisher Williamson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Espinosa
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cunegundo Vergara
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Fichandler
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dickens Mathieu
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Jones
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Milan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Calhoun
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Sina Corporation
How much does Sina Corporation give each year?
Sina Corporation gave $727K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $641K across 1 grant.
Where does Sina Corporation operate?
Sina Corporation has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Sina Corporation's EIN?
Sina Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1501542. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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